This story was gathered by interviewer Jennifer Myhre and edited by Gloria Martinez. Music includes “Four Years,” “Brotherhood” and “Action” from the American Dreams soundtrack by Monplaisir.
This project was made possible with support from California Humanities, a non-profit partner of the National Endowment for the Humanities. Visit calhum.org. Any views, findings, conclusions or recommendations expressed in this narrative do not necessarily represent those of California Humanities or the National Endowment for the Humanities.